Trade to Teach
Are you an industry professional who understands the latest skills, techniques, approaches and equipment that sets the standards in your sector, with a Level 3 qualification in your vocational specialism?
Trade to Teach is an internal opportunity for Midkent College staff to develop and hone their skills in Teaching, Learning and Assessment. We understand that a career change from any industry into education may be daunting, and this programme is designed to support you through the initial transition.
For those joining us with an existing teaching qualification, module 1 provides an opportunity to integrate into the College values, systems and processes. For those joining without a teaching qualification the full programme of four modules provides an introduction to all elements of teaching practice, setting you up for your early career stages in the sector. Taught by the Advanced Practitioner Team, this course enables new staff to network with colleagues at a similar career stage, gain valuable insights from experienced teachers and provides a protected space to engage in reflective practice.
Current Modules of study:
- Module 1 – Midkent College
- Module 2 – Pedagogy 101
- Module 3 – Enhancing the Curriculum
- Module 4 – The Reflective Practitioner
Progression from this course: Level 5 “The Learning and Skills Teacher” (LST) Apprenticeship.
Have you:
· Worked for a minimum of three years in your area of vocation (Trade)?
· Considered applying to become an FE teacher?
· Current experience working in industry, or have you been working within the past 18 months?
Do you want to:
· Get support to gain a teaching qualification?
· Gain experience working within Further Education?
· Work a minimum of 18.5 hours per week?
If yes, we will provide the following:
· Intensive support and a reduced workload for team teaching and shadowing for up to 40 hours.
· Access to a qualified Coach for up to 6 sessions during the academic year.
· Opportunity for peer observation, team teaching and developmental obsrvations to support your journey.
· Potential for you to earn up to £40,000 per annum.
· Good pension.
· Excellent annual leave arrangements.
· CPD and flexible working.
Interested? Call our team on 01622 624994 for an informal discussion.
“"The T2T programme has helped me to understand the structure of college and gave me the knowledge of essential systems, also during the programme I have received the knowledge about digital supporting programmes to use during lessons".”Viktoriia Hood, Lecturer, ESOL.
“"Very engaging, supportive, informative and helped me to settle in well in College".”Eric Amankwah, Lecturer, Health and Social Care
“"The course was hugely impactful on helping me shape/decide on the teacher I would like to be".”Gabrielle McCulloch , Lecturer, Foundation Education
“"It is something that all staff should have the pleasure of attending to help support them from the start of their journey at MidKent College".”Veronica Ferreira Braga, Progess and Performance Tutor
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